The first 10 Copernicus Hackathon organisers have been selected!

The first ten Copernicus Hackathon organisers are ready to start. From September, computer programmers, entrepreneurs, thematic experts, graphic designers and other creative talents will come together from all over Europe to collaborate on the development of new software based on Copernicus Earth observation data.

Registration for the initial Copernicus Hackathon in Leiden, Netherlands on 29th and 30th September 2018 is open now:

Cesah – Centrum für Satellitennavigation HessenDate of Hackathon: 12. – 13.10.18 and 17.10.18
Country/City: Germany / Darmstadt, Frankfurt am Main
Topic: Smart city/urban planning with a focus on mobility for the Rhine-Main region as a template for similar regions in the world.

The Investment and Business Development Agency CzechInvestDate of Hackathon: Planned for March 2019
Country/City: Czech Republic / Brno

With the Copernicus Hackathons Programme by the European Commission, the hosting organisations will not only boost the use of Copernicus data and Earth observation in Europe – they will also spot the next-generation of space entrepreneurs in action. Hackathon organisers are supported with up to 85% co-financing with a maximum value of EUR 20,000 by the European Commission.

Feel like you missed out on becoming an organiser yourself? Follow our open call until 31st December 2018 for the second application phase. Apply now as an organiser and become one of ten chosen organisations to launch an individual Copernicus Hackathon in 2019!